As detailed in the enclosed…

As detailed in the enclosed submission the City of Hamilton supports the reinstatement of these lands to the Greenbelt Area. The City has submitted additional detailed comments which are also enclosed.

The City’s consultation respecting these lands received significant public interest and input with over 1,000 residents attending the City’s Open House and special meeting of Planning Committee together with hundreds of written submissions and survey responses.

Of the public submissions made through the online survey, open house comment sheets, Planning Committee oral and written submissions and separate e-mail submissions, 684 (77.4%) voiced objections or concerns to the Provincial decision to remove these lands from the Greenbelt Plan. The City has submitted a Greenbelt Plan Engagement 2023 Summary Report to the Province (link included) containing all input received through this consultation.